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SY8 1UN

Townsend Close

Ludlow South

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Overview

Postcode SY8 1UN is located in an urban town, within the Ludlow South ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ludlow Town area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year. The nearest station is Ludlow, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gallows Bank.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ludlow Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ludlow Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY8 1UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ludlow Town near SY8 1UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ludlow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY8 1UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ludlow

N/A

Walking directions to Ludlow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY8 1UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGallows BankMediumWalking directions to Gallows Bank

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
1,710.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.54(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+1%)
Other theft
4.4(-23%)
Burglary
4.4(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
97.02%
Other White
6
1.99%
Chinese
1
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.54%
No qualifications
54
19.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.84%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
51.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
21.21%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.15%
Other social rented
10
6.06%
Shared ownership
7
4.24%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Ludlow South

Median price£292,500
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £345K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Ludlow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ludlow South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£325,000£302
Semi-Detached11£275,000£303
Terraced6£185,000£310
Flats2£150,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ludlow South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£168,750£232,900
2017£305,000£151,750£178,000£192,500
2018£302,500£210,000£162,950
2019£305,000£187,750£164,500£182,500
2020£310,000£218,750£148,000
2021£300,000£102,000£206,000£201,475
2022£325,000£230,500£229,950£237,475
2023£352,475£170,000£230,000£202,475
2024£369,500£196,500£280,000£216,500
2025£326,885£195,000£279,950£181,000
2026£315,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£231£219
2017£236£196£228£212
2018£249£233£229
2019£245£249£244£239
2020£278£254£212
2021£254£172£238£259
2022£282£230£285£291
2023£304£213£274£324
2024£307£296£343£286
2025£313£288£318£300
2026£285£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ludlow South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 20264, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£105,000
18 Dec 202524, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£195,000
14 Nov 202530, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£177,500
26 Feb 20256, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£53,900
11 Jul 2025Ilewa, Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RZDetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the SY8 1UN postcode area, located within Ludlow Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY8 1UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Laurence CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLudlow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miSecondaryLudlow Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY8 1UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY8 1UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop9 Tower Street, Ludlow, SY8 1RLWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miLudlow Express8 King Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AQWalking directions to Ludlow Express
0.3 miSpar1 Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1ASWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoStation Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMyriad OrganicsCorve Street, Shropshire, SY8 1DHWalking directions to Myriad Organics

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY8 1UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Vivienne Parry

Ludlow South - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Stuart Anderson

South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShropshireE14001493
WardLudlow SouthE05016046
ParishLudlowE04011309
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ludlow TownE02006045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 038FE01029011
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2004-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SY8 1UN

Is SY8 1UN (Ludlow Town) safe?

The area around SY8 1UN records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY8 1UN?

The median sale price around SY8 1UN in Ludlow Town is £292,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY8 1UN?

There are 3 schools close to SY8 1UN, including St Laurence CofE Primary School (Good), Ludlow Primary School (Good) and Ludlow Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY8 1UN?

The closest station to SY8 1UN is Ludlow, about 520 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY8 1UN?

SY8 1UN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY8 1UN (Ludlow Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shropshire covering SY8 1UN is Stuart Anderson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Vivienne Parry (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.